Jhajha town celebrated Krishna Janmashtami with immense devotion and enthusiasm on Friday. Following an old tradition, a grand procession of Lord Krishna was taken out from Dhapri Chowk, attracting hundreds of devotees and immersing the entire town in Krishna bhakti.

The procession was inaugurated by social workers Suresh Yadav, Sunil Yadav, organizers Manish Yadav, Aditya Barnwal, and Arvind Yadav, among others. They performed puja of Lord Krishna and cut the ribbon, after which the procession commenced from Dhapri Chowk. Devotees displayed great excitement throughout the event.

A special attraction of this year's procession was a women's group from Nashik. Their performance with drums and nagadas created a devotional atmosphere, with devotees dancing and swaying to the rhythm. Tableaus depicting Lord Krishna and Radha also captivated the onlookers.

The procession started from Dhapri Chowk, passed through Sohajana, the bus stand, and the main market, circling the entire town before returning to Dhapri Chowk. Crowds gathered at various points along the route to catch a glimpse of the procession. Devotees continuously chanted 'Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki' and 'Gopala-Gopala,' making the entire town resonate with their cheers. Children, youth, and the elderly were all immersed in devotion to Krishna.

Social worker Suresh Yadav stated that Krishna Janmashtami is a significant festival of our religious and cultural tradition. Lord Krishna's life teaches us to follow the path of dharma, truth, love, and karma. He emphasized that such events foster mutual brotherhood and camaraderie in society. He also affirmed that the tradition of this procession from Dhapri Chowk would continue with the same devotion and enthusiasm in the future. Local residents and the organizing committee made necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the procession.